Collagent Gel is used to treat various bacterial skin infections. The detailed uses of Collagent Gel are as follows:<ul><li>Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions: Collagent Gel is effective in managing bacterial skin infections associated with eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis by reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort.</li><li>Management of infected cysts and insect bites: Collagent Gel helps relieve symptoms and promotes healing of skin cysts and insect bites that become infected with bacteria.</li><li>Treatment of primary and secondary infections: Collagent Gel is used to treat wet, oozing primary skin infections and greasy, secondary infections like pustular acne and infected seborrheic dermatitis.</li><li>Topical antibiotic for localized skin infections: Collagent Gel is suitable for external use and offers targeted treatment for mild to moderate skin infections, helping prevent their spread.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Collagent Gel treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), infected skin cysts, and insect bites. Collagent Gel consists of Gentamicin (antibiotic). It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Collagent Gel is also used for treating wet, oozing primary infections and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp).

FAQs

What is the use of Collagent Gel?

Collagent Gel is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections.

How does Collagent Gel work?

Collagent Gel prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus it helps treat bacterial infections of the skin.

Do I need to take any precautions while using Collagent Gel?

Collagent Gel is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If Collagent Gel gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Collagent Gel unless advised by the doctor. Do not apply Collagent Gel on sunburns, large areas, open wounds, lesions, and blisters.

Can I use Collagent Gel for my acne?

Do not use Collagent Gel on your own for acne treatment. If you have severe pustular acne with yellowish fluid called pus, you may be prescribed Collagent Gel by a doctor. Do not self-medicate for your skin disease/condition; please consult a dermatologist for expert advice.

How should I use Collagent Gel if I use more than one topical medicine?

You must maintain a three-hour gap after applying Collagent Gel if you use more than one topical medicine.